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Yakima Valley College Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course Codes

Prerequisites

This section of the catalog identifies what the specific prerequisites, if any, are for each course. Course prerequisites are requirements that students must meet before they can enroll in a particular course. A student must earn a grade of C (2.0) or higher in prerequisite courses, unless otherwise noted, or unless the student receives the department chair’s written approval for the class or program.

Students must complete the prerequisites for a course before they can enroll in that class. As students register for classes, the system will check their student records for prerequisite requirements. If these requirements are found in the record, the student will be registered in the class, but if they are not found, the system will not allow registration for that course.

For information about departmental policies regarding prerequisites, contact the appropriate dean’s office.

Course Numbering

The numbers from 0-99 designate developmental courses and certain professional/technical classes. These classes are not college level. Classes numbered from 100-299 are college-level and generally transferable to baccalaureate degree programs.

Courses numbered 099, 199, or 299 designate independent study and field experience classes. Courses numbered 098, 198, or 298 designate experimental or exploratory classes. Cooperative field experience (co-op) courses are assigned the 190 and 290 numbered series. Community service courses are numbered with 076 and are not awarded credit.

Courses listed in this catalog constitute the most recent record of the total academic program of the college. Listing does not mean that all courses are offered every quarter or every year. Consult the class schedule for specific course offerings.

Common Course Numbering

Washington’s community and technical colleges want to make it easier for students to transfer credits among the state’s 34 community and technical colleges. YVC has moved to a common course numbering system, which will mean that the same course will be titled and numbered in a similar way at every community and technical college in the state.

There are several changes in course names and numbers for YVC. The changes should help you know that a course you have taken at one Washington College is the same at another, and the course will transfer easily.

Common courses are identified by an “&” following the department abbreviation. Transfer courses not identified as common will still transfer under the Direct Transfer Agreement as in the past. Please direct questions to the Registrar in the Enrollment Services Office at the phone number listed in the directory.

Definitions and Codes

Co-requisite: These are one or more courses that must be taken together in the same quarter. For example, a lecture and lab in Chemistry.

Cross-disciplined courses: Courses in two different disciplines with the same course description and credits. Credit cannot be given for both courses.

Distributions for DTA: Quarter Offered Codes Core Competency Codes
Communications F Fall Quarter ♦ Computation
Humanities S Spring Quarter • Communication
Humanities - Performance SR Summer Quarter ■ Human Relation
Natural Sciences W Winter Quarter  
Natural Sciences - Lab O Occasionally  
Quantitative    
Social Science    
 

Business Administration
  

  • BA 220: Human Relations in the Workplace

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course is designed to provide students with a conceptual framework within which to examine some of the major human relations issues faced in the workplace and to introduce students to the breadth and depth of the field of human relations.  Emphasis is on communication; understanding diversity; interpersonal, group, and intergroup relations; ethics; and self-development.
  

  • BA 225: Career Management

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course explores areas of personal and professional development crucial for success in the student’s selected career fields. Topics include developing confidence, effective communication, analyzing strengths and weaknesses, goal setting, managing time, working within a team setting, working through conflict, and the employment seeking process.
  

  • BA 256: Statistics

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This introductory course applies descriptive and inferential statistical methods and probability theory to common business and economic situations. The development of analytical problem-solving skills is also emphasized.
    Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 080  with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into BA 256.
  

  • BA 259: Fundamentals of E-Commerce

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F
    The purpose of this course is to provide students with the tools and techniques needed for successful electronic commerce. Business opportunities, challenges, emerging technologies, and strategies for use in e-commerce will be explored.
  

  • BA 260: Principles of Income Tax

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course introduces the relevant laws governing individual income taxation.  Upon completion, students should be able to analyze basic tax scenarios and complete various individual tax forms.
    Prerequisite: Completion of ACCT& 201  with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
  

  • BA 270: Business Ethics

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course introduces students to ethical challenges in the business decision-making process.  The course examines issue recognition, application of ethical  principles and analysis of the business decision-making process with such principles.
  

  • BA 275: Wine Marketing

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W
    Provides a study of wine marketing and sales from the perspective of the Washington State wine industry. The course examines industry standards and emerging trends relating to wine packaging, promotion, pricing, and distribution. Emphasizes strategic branding, consumer behavior, and marketing plans for wineries and wine products.
    Recommended: BA 156 .
  

  • BA 290: Adv. Co-op Field Experience I

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F
    Work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The student’s education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BA 291: Adv. Co-op Field Experience II

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: W
    Work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The student’s education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BA 292: Adv. Co-op Field Experience III

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: S
    Work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The student’s education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BA 293: Adv. Co-op Field Experience IV

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: SR
    Work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The student’s education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BA 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Experimental/exploratory studies in business administration.
  

  • BA 299: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.

Business Technology
  

  • BT 098: Experimental/Exploratory Studies

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Experimental/exploratory studies in business technology.
  

  • BT 099: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BT 100: Introduction to Business Technology***

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F, S
    Students will be introduced to a variety of Business Technology career topics that will be covered in more depth through various required courses. These topics include: skill requirements, diversity and sensitivity, business ethics, wardrobe development, work ethic, and oral and written communication requirements.
  

  • BT 101: Beginning Keyboarding

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This course is an introduction to keyboarding by touch. The course also explores basic document development and focuses on developing speed and accuracy using word processing software.
  

  • BT 102: Intermediate Keyboarding

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Students will be prepared in the development of speed, accuracy, and production keyboarding using proper keyboarding and word processing techniques.
    Prerequisite: BT 101  with a grade of C- or better or high school equivalent.
  

  • BT 104: Keyboarding Competency Using Dragon Naturally Speaking

    1 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Students will be prepared in the development of speed and accuracy using Dragon Naturally Speaking (DNS) software to meet the keyboarding equivalency of 45 wpm on a 5-minute timed write with 4 or fewer errors. 
    Prerequisite: BT 102   with a grade of C- (1.7) or better.  Student must be tested and prove competency with Dragon Naturally Speaking software and be placed into the class through Disability Support Services (DSS).                                                      
  

  • BT 105: 35 wpm IT Keyboard Proficiency

    1.0
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course will enable the student to demonstrate speed and accuracy using correct keyboarding technique.  
    Prerequisite: Previous keyboarding experience and consultation with IT Program Advisor.
  

  • BT 121: Human Relations

    4 Cr
    Quarters: O
    Students will study personnel management, teamwork, leadership, and the link between human relations skills and communications skills.
  

  • BT 122: Ten-Key Calculator

    2 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This course provides a thorough review of basic arithmetic operations, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division for electronic calculators. Students will develop ten-key, touch method techniques for operating calculators and will complete numerous application problems.
  

  • BT 123: Recordkeeping

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    Students will learn principles and procedures of payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable to include control, methods, and systems of recordkeeping management.
    Prerequisite: BT 122  with a grade of C or better.
  

  • BT 124: Office Applications

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    Students will learn proper punctuation, communication methods, and written language skills to use in job search as they prepare their resumes, cover letters, and thank-you letters. They will practice interview techniques as well as the correct responses to interview questions. Practice will be provided in telephone etiquette and filing practices employees will need in a productive business office.
    Prerequisite: BT 127  with a grade of C or better.
  

  • BT 125: Learning the Keyboard

    2 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This course introduces keyboarding by touch and explores techniques for improving speed and accuracy using document processing software.
  

  • BT 126: Keyboarding Document Format

    3 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This course introduces the development of language arts and appropriate document formatting to effectively communicate with keyed business documents. This course continues to emphasize speed and accuracy.
    Prerequisite: BT 125  with a grade of C or better.
  

  • BT 127: Intermediate Keyboarding I*

    3 Cr
    Quarters: O
    Students will receive practice in the development of keyboarding speed, accuracy, and production formatting of documents using document and word-processing software.
    Prerequisite: BT 126  with a grade of C or better.
  

  • BT 128: Intermediate Keyboarding II*

    2 Cr
    Quarters: O
    Students will continue to develop keyboarding speed and accuracy and develop more advanced formatting of documents using document and word processing software.
    Prerequisite: BT 127  with a grade of C or better.
  

  • BT 130: Workplace Professionalism

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W
    Students will be introduced to professional skills for workplace success which will include ethics, communication, and job seeking and career tools.  Prerequisite:  Eligibility for ENGL 090T.  F/W
    Recommended: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in BT 101 .
  

  • BT 131: Office Reference Procedures I

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, S
    Students will practice using various resources to produce correct business documents. This course will cover correct usage of commas, semi-colons, colons, hyphens, capitalization, and numbers.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 095  
    Recommended: Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in BT 101 .
  

  • BT 132: Office Ethics and Business Relationships

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W
    Students will use a professional perspective connecting theoretical concepts with practical
    application. Using real-world best practices to help make ethical choices, develop cultural
    intelligence, navigate environments and enhance their written and verbal communication while
    applying the rules and processes presented in BT 131 .
    Prerequisite: Completion of BT 131  with a grade of C- or better and completion of BT 101  with a grade of C or better or equivalent.
  

  • BT 140: Electronic Business Math Applications

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, S
    This course provides a thorough review of basic arithmetic (fundamental operations, multiplication and division, estimation, special functions and operations with electronic calculators, the metric system, and business and consumer economics application problems for electronic calculators), careful introductions to principles, self-assessments and branching instructions, guidelines for operating calculators, and numerous application problems.
    Prerequisite: Completion of BA 075  with a grade of C or better or equivalent YVC placement.
  

  • BT 160: Word Processing Short Course

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Students will learn to create, save, and modify files and to produce attractive documents while at the same time learning how this word processing software works.
    Recommended: BT 101  or equivalent.
  

  • BT 161: Word Processing Completion Course

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Students will master the beginning features and commands of Microsoft Word to perform word processing projects on a job. Students will build on the skills learned in BT 160  as they create tables and charts, apply styles, and complete mail merge documents.
    Prerequisite: BT 160  with a grade of C- or better.
  

  • BT 170: Integrated Microsoft Projects I

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course uses Microsoft Office applications; word processing, spreadsheets, database, electronic presentations, E-mail, Internet, and the Web, to prepare students for the project-based activities BT 270 .
    Prerequisite: Completion of BT 102 , BT 260 , IT 111 , IT 115 , and IT 120  all with a grade of C or better.
  

  • BT 190: Co-op Field Experience I

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Cooperative education integrates the student’s classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The student’s education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BT 191: Co-op Field Experience II

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Cooperative education integrates the student’s classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The student’s education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BT 192: Co-op Field Experience III

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Cooperative education integrates the student’s classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The student’s education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BT 193: Co-op Field Experience IV

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Cooperative education integrates the student’s classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The student’s education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BT 198: Experimental/Exploratory Studies

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Experimental/exploratory studies in business technology.
  

  • BT 199: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BT 250: Legal Office Technology

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W
    Students will prepare various legal documents using the appropriate legal procedures, legal terminology, and technologies prevalent in legal offices. Students will be using two word processing software applications. Students will strive to reach and retain a production keyboarding speed of 55 words per minute with four or fewer errors on a five-minute timed write.
    Prerequisite: BT 102  and BT 131  with a grade of C or better.
  

  • BT 251: Legal Office Procedures

    5 Cr
    Quarters: S
    Students will prepare various legal documents while applying procedures used in the legal office today. Students will also apply correct legal terminology while conducting legal research.
    Prerequisite: BT 250  with a grade of C or better.
  

  • BT 260: Word Processing

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Students will master the use of beginning features and commands of Microsoft Word that will be needed to perform word processing projects on a job.
    Prerequisite: BT 102  with a grade of C- or better.
  

  • BT 270: Integrated Microsoft Projects II

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course consists of project-based, in-basket activities using advanced integrated Microsoft Office software.  Students will complete a variety f simulated office activities to demonstrate comprehension of use of Microsoft Office Applications. 
    Prerequisite: Completion of BT 170  and either BT 130  or BA 138  all with a grade of C or better.
  

  • BT 272: Office Procedures

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W
    Students will apply procedures for scheduling, making travel arrangements, telephone etiquette, inter-office relations, and customer relations for the office. Students will develop organizational skills, work habits, and human relations as they prepare for office positions.
    Prerequisite: BT 102 , BT 132 , and IT 111  all with a grade of C or better.
  

  • BT 274: Office Dynamics

    5 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This course explores areas of personal and professional development helpful for career success. Topics include the employment-seeking process; discovering values, directions, and goals; analyzing personal strengths and weaknesses; managing time; developing confidence; fitting into an organization; managing finances; and dealing with office politics.
    Prerequisite: BT 102 , BT 130 , BT 132  all with a grade of C- or better.
  

  • BT 290: Adv. Co-op Field Experience I

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Cooperative education integrates the student’s classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The student’s education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BT 291: Adv. Co-op Field Experience II

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Cooperative education integrates the student’s classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The student’s education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BT 292: Adv. Co-op Field Experience III

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Cooperative education integrates the student’s classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The student’s education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BT 293: Adv. Co-op Field Experience IV

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Cooperative education integrates the student’s classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The student’s education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BT 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Experimental/exploratory studies in business technology.
  

  • BT 299: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.

Chemistry
  

  • CHEM 099: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • CHEM 190: Co-op Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Cooperative education integrates the student’s classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. The student’s education is shared between employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
  

  • CHEM 199: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • CHEM 260: Biochemistry

    6 Cr
    Quarters: S
    A one-quarter survey course of biochemistry, covering an introduction to structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.  The topics include an introduction to essential metabolic pathways, enzymology as well as an overview of transcription, translation, biological membranes, and medicinal chemistry.  The course is designed to fulfill the need of students in science fields and in pre-pharmacy and pre-med programs (check with your advisor and respective transfer institution).
    Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM& 242  with a grade of C or better and either BIOL& 222 or BIOL& 160  with a grade of C or better.
  

  • CHEM 299: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • CHEM& 100: Preparatory Chemistry

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This is a one-quarter introduction to chemistry for students who have not had a previous chemistry course or for students who want to take an introductory course before taking the course required for their program. This course covers chemical principles and calculations needed by students taking CHEM& 121  such as nursing, vet tech, dental hygiene, vineyard and winery technology, nutrition, and some agriculture majors among others.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH& 146  + MATH 046 .
    Note: Students are allowed to repeat this course only once. See the High Demand Course Repeat Rule.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences
  

  • CHEM& 110: Chemical Concepts with Lab

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    An introduction to chemical principles for non-science majors. This topic-based course with the topic varying each quarter will be used to introduce the student to chemistry, the scientific method, and data analysis.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for Eligibility for MATH& 107  + MATH 007  or MATH& 146  + MATH 046  and eligibility for ENGL& 101 .
    Distribution: Natural Science - Lab
  

  • CHEM& 121: Introduction to Chemistry

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    A one-quarter survey of the principles of general chemistry with lab including scientific method, atomic structure, chemical bonding, periodic properties, physical states of matter, solutions, reaction rates, equilibria, acids/bases, pH, chemical equations, stoichiometric calculations, and nuclear chemistry. This is the appropriate course for students intending to major in Nursing, Veterinary Technology, Viticulture, Dental Hygiene, and Horticulture among others. 
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH 095  or MATH& 146 , concurrent enrollment in ENGL 095  or eligibility for ENGL& 101 , and completion of one year of high school chemistry or CHEM& 100  with a grade of C or better.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Science - Lab
  

  • CHEM& 131: Introductory Organic/Biochemistry with Lab

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This is a one-quarter survey of organic chemistry emphasizing the principles of organic chemistry and their application to the structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. An overview of enzymes and metabolic pathways is included.  
    Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM& 121  or CHEM& 162  either with a grade of C or better.
    Note: Students are allowed to repeat this course twice. See the High Demand Course Repeat Rule in the catalog for further details.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Science - Lab
  

  • CHEM& 139: General Chemistry Preparation

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This course is a preparatory introduction for the general chemistry series. This is a survey course of chemical principles and calculations for students who have not had a year of high school chemistry and who are intending on becoming science majors. This will prepare students to take CHEM& 161 .
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH 095  and concurrent enrollment in MATH 095 or eligibility for MATH& 141  + MATH 041  or higher.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences
  

  • CHEM& 161: General Chemistry with Lab I

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This is the first course of a three course sequence in general chemistry with lab, for science and engineering majors. Topics include significant figures and measurements, atomic structure, electromagnetic spectrum, wave nature of matter, quantum topics, chemical bonding, chemical nomenclature, theories of molecular structure, reaction types, and stoichiometry. Lab activities will enhance the above topics including laboratory safety, quantitative and qualitative analysis.
    Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM& 139  with a grade of C or better or one year of high school chemistry and concurrent enrollment in MATH& 141  or eligible for MATH& 142  or higher.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
  

  • CHEM& 162: General Chemistry with Lab II

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W, S, SR
    This is the second course of a three course sequence in general chemistry with lab for science and engineering majors. Topics include  enthalpy, solids, gases, intermolecular forces, chemical kinetics, and chemical equilibrium. Lab activities will enhance the above topics including laboratory safety, quantitative and qualitative analysis.
    Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM& 161  with a grade of C or better and concurrent enrollment in MATH& 142  or eligible for MATH& 151  or higher.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
  

  • CHEM& 163: General Chemistry with Lab III

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, S, SR
    This course is the third quarter of a three-quarter sequence in general chemistry with lab for science and engineering majors. The topics include acid and base equilibria, solubility, complex ion formation, enthalpy, entropy, Gibb’s free energy, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and coordination chemistry. Lab activities will enhance the above topics including laboratory safety, quantitative and qualitative analysis.
    Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM& 162  with a grade of C or better.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
  

  • CHEM& 241: Organic Chemistry I Lecture

    4 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course is the first course of a three quarter sequence in organic chemistry intended for students majoring in a scientific field or preparing for health related careers. Nomenclature, physical properties, and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and alkyl halides will be covered. An introduction to functional groups, conformational isomers, constitutional isomers, and stereoisomers will be provided.
    Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM& 163  with a grade of C or better.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences
  

  • CHEM& 242: Organic Chemistry II Lecture

    3 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This is the second course of a three quarter sequence in organic chemistry intended for students majoring in a scientific field or preparing for health related careers. Spectroscopy, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions, chemistry of alcohols, ethers, and an introduction to the chemistry of the carbonyl group will be covered.
    Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM& 241  with a grade of C or better.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences
  

  • CHEM& 243: Organic Chemistry III Lecture

    3 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This course is the third course of a three quarter sequence in organic chemistry intended for students majoring in a scientific field or preparing for health related careers. Reactions of carboxylic acids and their derivatives, enols and enolates, aromatic compounds, and amines will be covered.  An introduction to biologically important compounds such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids and their reactions will be provided.
    Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM& 242  with a grade of C or better.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences
  

  • CHEM& 251: Organic Chemistry I Lab

    3 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This is the first course of a two quarter sequence in organic chemistry laboratory. Students will perform basic experiments in melting point determination, separation and purification of chemical components, preparation of organic substances and identification of chemicals using spectroscopic techniques.
    Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM& 241  with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 242 .
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
  

  • CHEM& 252: Organic Chemistry II Lab

    3 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This is the second course of a two quarter sequence in organic chemistry laboratory intended for students majoring in a scientific field or preparing for health related careers. Students will apply the basic laboratory  techniques learned in CHEM& 251  to more advanced functional group transformations. Students will gain enhanced experience in synthetic methods in addition to a variety of purification and spectroscopic techniques.
    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 243  or completion of with a grade of C or better and CHEM& 251  with a grade of C or better.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab

Chican@ Studies
  

  • CHST 112: Chican@ Experience in Contemporary Society

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course examines contemporary, Chican@ and Latin@ experiences in the U.S. within a socioeconomic, political, cultural, and historical context. The purpose of the course is to provide students with a broader knowledge of the forces that shape the lives of Mexican and other Latin@ descended peoples in U.S. society. The course will highlight Chican@ history, the role of women, workers, the elite, the middle classes, trans-nationalism and their interaction in the development of the Chican@/Latin@ community. Includes the importance of social activism and social change in understanding contemporary issues in the Chican@/Latin@ community.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101  and eligibility for MATH& 146  + MATH 046 .
    Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences
  

  • CHST 115: La Chicana

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This course introduces students to interdisciplinary approaches to investigating the role and status of Chicanas/Mexicanas in contemporary U.S. society. The course will use scholarship reflecting Chicana social, intellectual, historical, and artistic achievements with special emphasis on their historical role; the political, economic, and social institutions that have affected their status; and their contributions to society and their community.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101  and eligibility for MATH& 146  + MATH 046 .
    Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences
  

  • CHST 120: Chican@s Art & Culture

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, S
    Assesses the folklore and cultural development of the Chican@ community. Opportunity will be provided for intensive study of the literary, cultural, and artistic achievements of the Chican@.
    Distribution for DTA: Humanities
  

  • CHST 198: Experimental/Exploratory Studies

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Experimental/exploratory studies in Chican@ studies.
  

  • CHST 199: Experimental/Exploratory Studies

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Experimental/exploratory studies in Chican@ studies.
  

  • CHST 220: Chican@ Community Studies

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This course is a seminar that introduces students to contemporary political, social and cultural ideologies, theories and methods for conducting Chican@ Studies community research. Students will review and analyze various quality of life indicators of Chican@ communities in the United States. They will have the option to perform either library or field research project about Chican@s in the Northwest, especially the Chican@/Mexican@ population in the Yakima Valley. Study of community formation and leadership development as these intersect with race, class, and gender issues will be emphasized.
    Prerequisite: CHST 112 , CHST 115 , SOC& 101 , POLS& 101 , PSYC& 100 , ANTH& 206 , or HIST& 214  with a grade of C or better.
    Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences

College Academic Skills
  

  • CAS 098: Experimental/Exploratory Studies

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Experimental/exploratory studies in college academic skills.
  

  • CAS 106: College Seminar

    3 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This course cultivates essential skills to successfully navigate and complete college courses.  Students practice critical thinking, effective communication, self-advocacy, self-assessment and development of college success skills.
    Distribution for DTA: Communications
  

  • CAS 158: Introduction to eLearning

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    A survey course designed to orient new and prospective students to eLearning. This course addresses the factors and skills necessary for successful completion of online Internet classes.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 095 .
  

  • CAS 190: Co-op Field Experience I

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • CAS 198: Experimental/Exploratory Studies

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Experimental/exploratory studies in college academic skills.
  

  • CAS 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Experimental/exploratory studies in college academic skills.

Communication Studies - Mass and Speech Communications
  

  • CMST 076: Community Service

    0 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This class is offered as a self-support, community service, non-credit course.
  

  • CMST 140: Feature Writing

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Nonfiction article writing, techniques of writing for a variety of audiences, manuscript preparation, and selling techniques.
    Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL& 101  with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
    Note: Credit will be granted for Communications or Humanities distribution but not both.
    Distribution for DTA: Communications or Humanities
  

  • CMST 141: Effective Listening

    2 Cr
    Quarters: O
    The course is designed to acquaint students with their listening behaviors and habits as well as provide avenues for improvement of listening abilities and maintenance of effective listening skills.
  

  • CMST 190: Co-op Field Experience I, II

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Cooperative education integrates the students’ classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • CMST 191: Co-op Field Experience I, II

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Cooperative education integrates the students’ classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • CMST 198: Experimental/Exploratory Studies

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Experimental/exploratory studies in communications.
  

  • CMST 199: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Speech courses may be prepared and offered to meet specialized communication needs of students and community groups.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • CMST 202: Writing for Blogs & Social Media

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This is a beginning course on writing for blogs and social media.  Students will learn to design and develop blogs, create online content, and use social media to promote content.  There will be an emphasis on effective writing styles used specifically in blogging and social media contexts.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 .
    Distribution for DTA: Communications
  

  • CMST 280: Intercultural Communication

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This course is designed to give a theoretical understanding of the process and role of communication when faced with cultural plurality. Provides a background of classical theories in intercultural communication and in interdisciplinary areas of cultural studies and gender studies. Discussions focus on the changing cultural terrain in the United States and on the globalization of mass or popular culture as it influences other parts of the world.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 095 .
    Distribution for DTA: Humanities
  

  • CMST 299: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Speech courses may be prepared and offered to meet specialized communication needs of students and community groups.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • CMST 330: Organizational Communication

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This course is designed to enhance a student’s approach to communication as an organizational tool. Special emphasis is placed on developing proactive and reactive communication methods (including theory-based approaches to conflict management, decision making, and relational development) to create an effective organizational culture and collaborative professional relationships.
    Prerequisite: Enrollment in a BAS program at YVC or permission of instructor.
    Note: Credit will be granted for either Communications or Humanities distribution but not both.
    Distribution for BAS: Communications or Humanities
  

  • CMST& 101: Introduction to Communication

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This course emphasizes and provides experience in applying the basic principles of human perception and communication in five areas: interpersonal, small group, public speaking, mass communication, and technological speech communication.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 095 .
    Note: Credit will be granted for Communications or Humanities distribution but not both.
    Distribution for DTA: Communications or Humanities
  

  • CMST& 102: Introduction to Mass Media

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This course is a survey of mass communication with an emphasis on critically understanding a wide variety of mass media and societal issues.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 .
    Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences
  

  • CMST& 210: Interpersonal Communication

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR

    This course is designed to enhance students’ personal and professional relationships.  Special emphasis is placed on developing interpersonal communication skills like conflict resolution, identity management, relationship management, and verbal and nonverbal communication.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 095 .
    Note: Credit will be granted for Communications or Humanities distribution but not both.
    Distribution for DTA: Communications or Humanities
  

  • CMST& 220: Public Speaking

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This course is an introduction to public communication. Students will learn to research, analyze, organize, and present information for a variety of audiences in a variety of settings.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 095 .
    Note: Credit will be granted for Communications or Humanities distribution but not both.
    Distribution for DTA: Communications or Humanities
  

  • CMST& 230: Small Group Communication

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    Students will explore theories of small group communication dynamics and leadership principles as they relate to the field of education, coaching, business organizations, and service groups.  This course covers how to communicate effectively when motivating others, teaching, giving and receiving feedback, managing conflict, and making decisions in groups.
    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 095 .
    Note: Credit will be granted for either Humanities or Communications but not both.
    Distribution for DTA: Communication or Humanities

Computer Science
  

  • CS 142: Computer Science II Java

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This is an intermediate Java programming course that includes classes, interfaces, inheritance, polymorphism, exception handling, recursion, data structures, sorting and searching, algorithm analysis, stacks, queues, hash maps, sets, linked lists, trees, and an introduction to performance analysis and implementation trade-offs.                    

     
    Prerequisite: Completion of CS& 141  with a grade of C or better.
 

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